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HB 451 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Paint product stewardship program

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establishing the paint product stewardship program.

Establishes the paint product stewardship program.AI-generated

Status

Vetoed; the override vote failed, so the veto stands · April 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✕Governor
  5. Law

Governor's veto message

“NO sales tax. Not now, not ever. For the reason stated above, I have vetoed House Bill 451-FN.”
— Gov. Kelly Ayotte · Mar 16, 2026
Governor's press releaseHouse Journal 10, p. 4

The House voted 186–169 on the override (Apr 9, 2026) — short of the two-thirds required, so the veto was sustained.

Analysis

This bill establishes the paint product stewardship program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Karen EbelDPrimeDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. James CreightonRChair· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Democratic Floor Leader
  • Sen. Denise RicciardiRVice Chair· Commerce
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Megan MurrayD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-01-3010:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-02-111:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 104Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 104Public hearing
  • 2025-03-0510:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-04-029:30 amSenate Ways and MeansSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 10
  2. Jan 30, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  3. Feb 11, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2025 01:15 pm LOB 104
  4. Feb 18, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 104
  5. Mar 5, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  6. Mar 5, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0458h 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  7. Mar 13, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0458h: AA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 5
  8. Mar 13, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0458h: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 5
  9. Mar 13, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 7
  10. Mar 13, 2025HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 47
  11. Mar 13, 2025SenIntroduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 8
  12. Apr 2, 2025SenHearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 15
  13. May 1, 2025Sen: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-1; SC 19
  14. May 1, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  15. Jan 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 46
  16. Jan 7, 2026SenSen. Murphy Floor Amendment # 2026-0054s, DIV 11Y-13N, AF; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
  17. Jan 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: RC 13Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
  18. Jan 7, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-0125e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 01/07/2026); SJ 2
  19. Jan 8, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-0125e: AA VV (in recess of) 01/08/2026
  20. Feb 5, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 02/05/2026); SJ 4
  21. Feb 5, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 67
  22. Mar 16, 2026HouseVetoed by Governor Ayotte 03/16/2026 HJ 10 P. 4
  23. Apr 9, 2026HouseVeto Sustained 04/09/2026: RC 186-169 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 10 P. 4

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.